Benefits Consultant - Large Banking Business

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Benefits Consultant to join a leading global organisation in London. This role sits within a high-performing Compensation & Benefits function and is responsible for the design, governance and ongoing development of employee benefits programmes across the UK and Ireland.Working within a complex, matrixed environment, you will partner with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal and operational teams to ensure benefits programmes remain competitive, compliant, strategically aligned and deliver a positive employee experience.If you are a strategic Benefits professional with a strong background in Financial Services looking to take ownership of programme design and governance while working with senior leaders in a dynamic global business, we'd love to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, review and enhancement of UK and Ireland employee benefits programmes.Develop and maintain benefits governance frameworks, policies and programme standards.Ensure programmes align with business strategy, regulatory requirements and risk controls.Monitor legislative and market developments, translating changes into practical programme updates.Manage and challenge external benefits providers to ensure strong service delivery, value and performance.Partner with HR and operational teams to support effective implementation of benefits programmes.Produce reporting, insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.Act as a trusted subject matter expert to senior stakeholders on benefits-related matters.Drive employee engagement through effective benefits communication and education initiatives.Identify opportunities to improve programme effectiveness, efficiency and employee outcomes.Requirements:Significant experience in benefits design, strategy and governance within a large, complex organisation.Previous Financial Services / big banking backgroundStrong knowledge of UK and Ireland benefits legislation, taxation and regulatory frameworks.A proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate autonomously within a governance-led environment.Experience managing third-party benefits providers and external advisers.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including policy development and executive-level presentations.High levels of accountability, commercial awareness and attention to detail.Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.TPBN1_UKTJ